Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s Comments (group member since Sep 26, 2012)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

So sorry to hear that Louise. Just pop in when you can, we all understand that this is for a bit of fun and real life things happen. All the very best.

The Snowmen have melted.

As it is the 60th Anniversary of Dr Who on the 25th, I've gone with Dr Who and luckily one of my most favourites spun up. The Ood.

Happy hunting.

Elisabeth wrote: "My husband finished a library book in the DI Bill Slider mystery series which we both love and I couldn’t resist starting it. Lo and behold on P 4 …spiritual."

I enjoyed the first one and will pick the series up later. I'm quite intrigued how Bill is going to resolve his love life. 🤣

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Elisabeth wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "I’ll be done with my Grunge this weekend and I have another blue one too

My husband and kids are camping this weekend so I have the..."

Yes, my feelings exactly.

I'm working on a U book now, should be finished tomorrow. I've got 2 more after that. Two of them are blue too.

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "I’ll be done with my Grunge this weekend and I have another blue one too

My husband and kids are camping this weekend so I have the house to myself and can get some good reading done 👍"

Hope the weather is okay for them.. it's not looking all that good. My oldest son said he is getting a family tent for Christmas.. I'm going with them to Fiji to a resort next year.. I said the other grandparents can do the family camping trip, LOL.

If a colour had to be used to describe Hypothermia it definitely would be blue!

I just had to share the use of the word Mambo in my book... "causing the drumbeat to shudder down to a Mambo in his groin". Wow, purple prose at its best/worst. 🤣

Volunteering for DQ's.

Volunteering for DQ's for Team Rock.

Elisabeth wrote: "Haha that book and music genre you posted made me laugh, Lisa. A wild fright and polka don't usually go together, although I guess it depends how you feel about polkaing."

It's a fun series. Paranormal set in Deadwood with a hefty dose of snark. 😁

For Sammy... 😍

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview...

Hey, it's Miley's Dad... 😁😁😁🤣

Sorry, I'm on Team B.. I'm way over it!

So, where do we stand on this one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svz-W...

DQs Day 5 | Chapter 28 - end

17. What did you think about how the "black market Serbian violin debacle" turned out? Do you think it hurt Ray in terms of the competition?

It was a bit of a late red herring. Yes, definitely running around would have affected his ability in the competition even just the travelling aspect never mind the emotional toll.

18. Were you surpised at the outcome of the competition? I know I was rooting for him, but I instinctively assumed Mikhail would take first - perhaps solely for the plot. Do you think that was the case or did Mikhail genuinely win?

I think it was implied that because it was Russia Mikhail would have the unfair advantage and win..

19. When the missing papers are discovered in Ray's PopPops violin case, were you surprised at what they contained? Does the narrative they showcase further cement his family's provenance of the violin to you?
I actually did think some "proof" would show up so wasn't surprised that this went down the way it did. I'm not sure legally whether this would have been categoric proof but it certainly would have swayed things Ray's way.

20. It was (view spoiler)! What did you think of her reasons for committing the crime. Do you feel any sympathy for her?

Yes, I mentioned Nicole as a suspect in one of previous answers!! Sometimes the left of field character whodunnit. I really felt for Ray he didn't have much real love in his life, thank goodness for his Grandma and Janice.

BONUS - Author's Note
Brendan Slocumb reveals that the novel’s wedding scene and the Baton Rouge shakedown are based on his own experiences. How did this knowledge affect your experience of the book?

Wow, It was confronting but I shouldn't be surprised. Sadly accounts like this are in the media everyday, even in 2023. We've got to do better, people!

Judoon is exterminated!

Back to Human Monsters with.. Bob from Twin Peaks.

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "I've got this one too .

Tineye also says grey but it looks blue to me."

ah. I'm borderline. Do you have the physical copy? Can be hard ..."

Only the kindle. I'll leave it off for now and see if I can find a tineye friendly bluey.

I've got this one too .

Tineye also says grey but it looks blue to me.

If anyone wants to give the BOM a read, it's got merengue and bluegrass in it.

Oh that's very handy. We are already up to 8-9 individual genres. And Blues probably the easiest colour!

LISA'S POSTS FOR BOM CREDIT TOKENS

DAY 1 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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DAY 3- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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DQs Day 4 ~ Chapters 20-27

13. We have learned that Janice is Ray’s mentor and he finds light in her. She is still by his side at the competition giving him encouragement and hope. Do you have a Janice in our life? Have you ever served as a Janice for someone else, lighting the way for others who lack the tools (or the hope) they need to thrive?

Janice is wonderful, apart from Nicole the only person who supports Ray without wanting something from him.. Mmm.. my husband is a Janice, he mentors a lot of people especially in the work and charity space. I'm very proud of him.

14. After lots of talk about who owns the violin and multiple lawsuits, Ray offers his family a settlement. $100,000 each and a bonus of $500,000 to split between them for the Leon Marks papers, plus making them beneficiaries of the insurance policy (with conditions). That was quite the offer! Would you settle for that if you were part of his family? Why do you think he made this offer, especially against the advice of his lawyer?

This is a difficult question. On the surface the family seem like greedy money grubbers but really there is a part of me that understands how difficult it would be if really struggling and seeing the answer if Ray sells the violin! Easy to make judgements without walking a mile in someone's shoes. I'm sure Ray made the offer because despite the difficulties he just wants his family back!

15. Ray has a idea/thought that he can’t shake. Mikhail Lezenkov (his rival at the competition) have had anything to do with the theft of his violin? Upon calling his lawyer with the possible person and motive, he learns there was a black market violin in Serbia. What do you think of this theory? Do you think there is any way that his farfetched theory could actually be true? Do you have another theory (or do you still stick to your original one)?

Seems a bit convenient really.

16. Throughout the novel, we learn about the pieces that have special significance to Ray. Did you make note of these pieces to explore later or did you make a playlist and listen as you read the novel?

Umm. no. I'm not really a fan of classical music.

The BOM is the gift that keeps on giving. Just found another tricky word within - merengue! Means bluegrass can be returned to my other book.

is quite an interesting read, if anyone is thinking of giving it a try. Good story and quite thought provoking.